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Definition of humorless

humorless

/ˈhjuː.mɚ.ləs/
(UK: humourless)
hu · mor · less
Adverb:humorlessly
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• adjective

1

American Lacking a sense of humor; unable to appreciate or express what is comical or amusing, and often excessively serious or stern.

Example

"The new supervisor was so humorless that even a lighthearted comment during the meeting was met with a cold stare."

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• Nearby Words

humongous
humor
humorist
humorless
humorlessly
humorlessness
humorous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun 'humor' (from Latin 'humor', originally referring to bodily fluids believed to determine temperament) and the Old English privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humorless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humorless
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